PSG Appeals €55 Million Payment to Mbappe

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has appealed a ruling from the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) requiring them to pay former striker Kylian Mbappe €55 million in withheld wages and bonuses. PSG argues that a verbal agreement made in August 2023, which Mbappe referenced publicly, effectively waived this payment, despite no formal documentation being signed. The LFP had recommended mediation to resolve the issue, but after Mbappe rejected this, they issued a non-binding ruling on September 12 directing PSG to make the payment within eight days. PSG insists the original contract was legally amended and that Mbappe reneged on commitments leading up to his departure for Real Madrid. The club acknowledges the limited potential for success in their appeal but is pursuing it as a matter of principle, emphasizing values and respect for their institution. Meanwhile, Mbappe's legal team argues that PSG's wage breach is clear, potentially leading to further legal proceedings or sanctions against the club.